Are you a change maker passionate about racial equity? Apply now for the Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) Fellowship Program 2022. Each year they accept 20 high-impact change-makers from South Africa and the United States into the fellowship, which consists of an 18 months-long, non-residential experience that builds new knowledge, relationships, and capacity to effectively address the causes of racial inequality and to imagine more equitable futures.

The experience is immersive and dialogue-based. It is designed to support Fellows’ personal growth as leaders who are rooted in deep self-awareness, resilience, mutual support, and collective accountability, while also facilitating new understandings and solidarities to emerge across the sector, identity, and nationality.

Benefits from AFRE Fellowship Program

Fellows gain:

• A deeper understanding of complexities and trends in racial equity work.
• Insights and practices for impactful leadership.
• Ideas, tools, and strategies for social change.
• A network of relationships to support a lifetime of leadership and service.
• Membership in the Atlantic Fellows community, both transnationally and globally.

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Fellowship Support from AFRE Fellowship Program

AFRE supports Fellows’ participation and leadership development through:

• Firstly, Technology facilitates participation in virtual programming.
• Secondly, Opportunities for international travel to South Africa and the United States.
• Thirdly, Professional coaching, networking, and financial resources to advance racial equity projects.
•  Additionally, Narrative and strategic communications support for public-identity and thought-leadership development, including media training and narrative strategy consultation.
• USD $10,000 in funding to cover personal costs associated with participation.
• Access to Columbia University courses upon graduation.
• Lastly, Connection to a global community of Atlantic Fellows working for change.

Eligibility Required for AFRE Fellowship Program

This program is for individuals who are committed to achieving equity, have a track record of significant impact, and deeply value dialogue with, and learning from, diverse perspectives and voices as a critical step towards achieving societal transformation. There are no academic qualifications required to apply.

Fellows share the following characteristics. They are:

• Experienced in their field of work with a track record of impact in furthering racial equity;
• Proposing work with the potential to significantly advance the development of new policy, institutions, and/or narratives for greater equity;
• Willing and able to navigate and learn from diversity and complexity on a local and global scale;
• Committed to working with and supporting others to achieve individual and collective impact.

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Application 

Applications are due by 11:59 pm SAST / 4:59 pm EST on January 28, 2022.

Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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